The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 37,100

€ 31,700

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.28 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
CJEB
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
664 mi
Range
279 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft